Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed with Iranian foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the situation in the middle East, particularly in Syria, Iraq and in the Persian Gulf, discussed the fight against terrorism, reported on the Kremlin website.

«They discussed the situation in the middle East, particularly in Syria, Iraq and the Persian Gulf, as well as the fight against terrorism», — is spoken in the message.

It is noted that the meeting was held without the presence of journalists.